California Games II
California Games II — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is California Games II on?
- California Games II was released on PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Sega Master System/Mark III, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
- When did California Games II release?
- California Games II was first released on December 31, 1990.
About California Games II
Yo Dudes! We're Back... With five new events straight from the land of sand, surf, sunshine, and, or course, some pretty great-looking scenery, too... If you know what we mean. Start out blowing by some stand-ups as you carve a wave on your Bodyboard. It takes lotsa practice to master a barrel roll off the lip. But when you get it down, Wooa! Watch out dudes, it's all over! Dodge a few grommets on the way in to max your score. Once you get your feet wet, be prepared to freeze 'em off as you take on the challenge of Snowboarding. Take the scenic route as you pilot a chopper to the top of the mountain. Parachute down, but watch your height... That 'chute needs time to open, you know! It takes real heavy thrashing to get down in one piece, let alone winning time. On the way down pick up a little bonus time by showing the crowd your stuff in the Snow Bowl. Get majorly amped with Jet Surfing, just about the hottest thing to hit California since sunshine. Snag one of four surf jets and rocket onto the course. Race around the buoys and go for speed, or try a few ramps on for size. Beat the clock or your friends: there's no speed limit on these waters, pal! If you really want to take off, try Hang Gliding. Search for thermals cruising above the coastline. Once you get the hang of it, you can try a few radical stunts just for the heck of it... But blow the landing, and you'll be eating a California cliff burger. Pass the salt, dweeb. Once you've mastered the others, you're ready for the toughest challenge of all... outlaw Skateboarding down the meanest aqueduct on The Coast. Just when you think you've caught the rhythm of the halfpipe, bam!... Everything goes black, and you're corkscrewing through this killer fullpipe. Survive that and it's back into the sunshine in front of the crowd. Oh, by the way, did we forget to mention the concrete wall? Yow! Sorry, dude... to air is human.
Summary via IGDB.
California Games II on Wikipedia
California Games II is a sports video game released by Epyx for MS-DOS in 1990. Versions were published for the Amiga, Atari ST, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, then the Master System in 1993. This game is a sequel to California Games. An Atari Lynx version was announced and previewed in several magazines but was never released.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Sega Master System/Mark III, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developer
- Epyx
- Publisher
- Epyx
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master System | 1993 | $20 | $58 | — | 7 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
Also released on: PC (Microsoft Windows) · DOS · Sega Master System/Mark III · Amiga · Atari ST/STE · Super Nintendo Entertainment System. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 5 times a year
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: rarely — fewer than one recorded sale a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $9.50 in Jan 2010, $25 five years ago, and $20 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $9.50 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $9.50 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $40 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $23 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $35 | $75 |
| Jan 2015 | $30 | $75 |
| Jan 2016 | $30 | $85 |
| Jan 2017 | $30 | $73 |
| Jan 2018 | $35 | $39 |
| Jan 2019 | $22 | $30 |
| Jan 2020 | $23 | $31 |
| Jan 2021 | $23 | $32 |
| Jan 2022 | $27 | $32 |
| Jan 2023 | $28 | $39 |
| Jan 2024 | $23 | $71 |
| Jan 2025 | $27 | $54 |
| Jan 2026 | $21 | $64 |
| Oct 2026 | $20 | $58 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | August 1993 | 7105 | ?? · MPR-15643-F |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
A late European sports collection that arrived on the Master System long after its computer debut.
California Games II is the sequel to Epyx's California Games. It appeared on other platforms first, with the MS-DOS version in 1990 and Amiga, Atari ST and Super NES versions in 1992, before Sega released the Master System version in Europe in August 1993. Probe Software developed the Master System version.
It is a multi-event sports game for one or more players.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 23 | September 1993 | 58% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 58% |
| Sega Master Force Issue 5 | November 1993 | 32% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 58% |
| Sega Pro Issue 26 | December 1993 | 58% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 58% |
| Sega Pro Issue 37 | October 1994 | 58% |
“What happened to California Games 2? It doesn’t matter ’cos this sporty offering from Sega is completely naff. Four events are on offer but each one is too short and the control meth¬ ods too awkward. Not a summer sizzler by any means.”
“Hanging ten and catching waves may be gnarly in California, but iťs not very interesting on the Master System. Every event looks very dated and gameplay is far too simple.”
“Hanging ten and catching waves may be gnarly in California, but iťs not very interesting on the Master System. Every event looks very dated and gameplay is far too simple.”
“What happened to California Games 2? It doesn’t matter ’cos this sporty offering from Sega is completely naff.”
In the sales charts
In one sales chart, November 1993; highest position #8.
Show the placing
- #8 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 25, November 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Atari ST · MS-DOS · Super NES
Before you buy
The European cart is the one to buy. Loose, it is a little above the median for European-only carts, and the look-alike risk is low. On a complete copy, confirm the manual is there.
California Games II screenshots
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